THE Federal and State Government have joined forces to improve safety and create jobs in the Hunter, including the allocation of more than $2 million in funding for road upgrades around Maitland.
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Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Catherine Cusack said the program would deliver a total of $12.3 million for projects across the Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Cessnock Local Government Areas.
"It will mean smoother, safer trips along roads Hunter communities use every day," she said.
The $2.2 million in funding for Maitland projects include:
- $544,685 for Woodberry Road from Alnwick Road to Raymond Terrace Road - pavement strengthening, surface drainage repair and improvement, line marking and signage installation.
- $289,190 for Paterson Road - 793m pavement strengthening, restore the shoulder, incorporate new gravel, insitu stabilise, two coat bitumen seal, drainage improvement, line marking and signage installation
- $598,460 for Maitland Vale Road - pavement strengthening, surface drainage repair and improvement, line marking and signage installation
- $246,343 for Luskintyre Road - 800m pavement strengthening, restore the shoulder, incorporate new gravel, insitu stabilise, 2 coat bitumen seal, drainage improvement, line marking and signage installation
- $294,631 for Luskintyre Road near Pywells Road - 1000m pavement strengthening, restore the shoulder, incorporate new gravel, insitu stabilise, 2 coat bitumen seal, drainage improvement, line marking and signage installation
- $397,073 for Woodberry Road/Lawson Avenue - pavement strengthening, surface drainage repair and improvement, line marking and signage installation.
- $189,500 for Phoenix Park Road - 1660m2 of rehabilitation and from Morpeth Historical Bridge to Hinton Road. 7073m2 of pavement rehabilitation and resealing from No.88 Hinton Road to the Hinton Bridge. Restore existing surface at intersections and bridge approach.
Projects will need to be delivered within two years of receiving funding, to ensure that local communities are benefiting sooner.
Patron Senator for the Hunter and Paterson Federal Electorates, Hollie Hughes said round one would see $250 million invested in 258 projects across 83 Local Government Areas.
"This is about delivering small projects that can make a big difference for local communities - projects that will drive valuable jobs in our region over the next 12 months as councils get cracking on delivery," Ms Hughes said.
The Australian Government has committed $191 million to build on the NSW Government's $500 million Fixing Local Roads program, ensuring even more communities in the Hunter and Paterson federal electorates benefit faster.
Applications for round two of the program will open later this year.
